| Allan McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Born | Norman Allan Sauceda 8 October 1975 |
| Nationality | Honduran |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Allan McDonald (born 8 October 1975) is a Honduran editorial cartoonist. "McDonald" is a pen name; his real name is "Norman Allan Sauceda". Known for supporting the government of the deposed Manuel Zelaya that favored Hugo Chavez interference in Honduras. He worked for many years in El Heraldo:-,. In 2013, Allan received an award from the Press Emblem Campaign, an organization that focuses on increasing "the legal protection and safety of journalists". The award, "Protection of Journalists and Press Freedom 2013" (Spanish: Protección de los Periodistas y la Libertad de Prensa 2013), had never been given to a cartoonist before.
He currently works for the Televicentro company -with right-wing ideology- where he illustrates social and sports issues.
References
- Sierra, Jorge Ramón (2005). "Allan McDonald -"Yo no tengo patria"". Proceso Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "Dan a hondureño y guatemalteca premio por defender la libertad de prensa". Milenio (in Spanish). 6 June 2013. Archived from the original on 8 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Honduran Cartoonist Freed After 24-Hour Detainment". Editor & Publisher. 1 July 2009. Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Caricaturista Allan McDonald premiado en Suiza". El Heraldo de Honduras (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Press Emblem Campaign". Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- Sierra, Jorge (6 June 2013). "Allan McDonald: Soy el mejor caricaturista de Honduras". Proceso Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 February 2014.
External links
- Interview with McDonald regarding his detainment
- McDonald's personal website (Archived on 14 September 2010) (in Spanish)
- Political Cartoons by Allan Mcdonald
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